Untruths

The robotaxi companies have been more than just a bit misleading to both the public and the regulators. Untruths or downright lies? You decide…

Crash, Cruise, Safety, Untruths

Cruise turns left and stops right in path of oncoming vehicle resulting in collision

Michael Smith
06/3/22
Rev 02/15/24

Crash Analysis: on 6/3/2022 a Cruise robotaxi was traveling eastbound on Geary Blvd. At Spruce St the Cruise made a left turn. Before completing the left turn the Cruise stopped in the path of an oncoming car, resulting in a collision. Cruise was very misleading about the cause of the crash.

News, Untruths

Autonomous Vehicle Myths: The Dirty Dozen

News Republisher
10/22/21
Rev 01/11/24

Philip Koopman, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University, is an important leader in the safety of autonomous vehicles. His extensive writings at Safe Autonomy are a must read. This article is on the many myths that AV companies have been using to promote their vehicles.

News, Untruths

General Motors, 1956 – Key to the Future

Michael Smith
01/2/56
Rev 01/2/24

A great film from the 1956 GM Motorama Exhibit that shows how we will have driverless cars, and lots of other Futurama, in 1976! And with some great music that you can sing along to.